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Cancer Screening

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OncoK9 is a blood test that detects if your dog currently has cancer within their DNA.

This is very exciting since this is the first of its kind!

It is important that we catch cancer early in order to provide you with the best possible treatment plan for your beloved pet. This test is recommended for any dog over the age of 7 years (or earlier for certain breeds – see below).

It is a simple blood draw, results come back in 2-3 weeks, and can be done at any time as long as your pet has a current physical exam with us (within 60 days). Please see the information below, and call us if you would like to get your pet scheduled!

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Simple Blood Draw

Your veterinarian will collect a blood sample from your dog.

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Simple Blood Draw

Your veterinarian will collect a blood sample from your dog.

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Multi-Cancer Coverage

OncoK9 can detect 30 different types of cancer, including eight of the most common cancers in dogs.

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Cutting-Edge Technology

OncoK9 uses state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to detect changes in DNA that are indicative of cancer.

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Early Detection

OncoK9 may help detect cancer early, when your dog still looks healthy and has the best chance of defeating the disease.

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Early Detection

OncoK9 may help detect cancer early, when your dog still looks healthy and has the best chance of defeating the disease.

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Clinically Validated

OncoK9 was validated with the largest clinical study of its kind.

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A graphic showing a pie chart with the text, "The Importance of Cancer Screening - Lifetime Risk of Cancer: 1 in 3 Dogs" next to an image of a brindle coat dog with their mouth open

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Predisposed Breeds at a Higher Risk of Cancer and the Recommended Ages for Testing:

Labrador Retriever - 7 years
Golden Retriever - 6 years
French Bulldog - 6 years
German Shepherd - 7 years
Rottweiler - 6 years

Boxer - 4 years
Beagle - 7 years
Siberian Husky - 7 years
Mastiff - 4 years
Flat-Coated Retriever - 7 years

Great Dane - 4 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback - 6 years
Bernese Mountain Dog - 5 years
Scottish Deerhound - 6 years
Irish Wolfhound - 4 years

OncoK9 can detect 30 different types of Canine cancer.

To find out the recommended age to start cancer screening for your dog, visit: cancersafe.petdx.com.

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A graphic featuring blue and pink text reading, "OncoK9 can detect 30 different types of Canine cancer", which a medium sized dog with short god fur to the right.

Breeds at higher risk of cancer with recommended ages for testing, which includes Beagle, Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Flax-Coated Retriever, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky.

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